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    Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar, Restaurant in Sofia
    Restaurant
    Wine Spectator 2026

    Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar

    Ivan Vazov, Sofia

    Restaurant in Sofia, Bulgaria

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    A good Sofia booking when Mediterranean food, terrace seating, and a serious wine list matter more than tasting-menu theatre. The value is strongest for lunch in warm weather or dinner built around the 400-plus-label cellar and sommelier guidance.

    About Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar

    Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar is a modern Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Sofia. Choose it when you want Mediterranean cooking, a wine-bar identity, smart-casual dress, and a price of about $35 per person.

    For a first visit, the details point to a broad Mediterranean meal rather than a highly specific chef-led format.

    Choose it for Mediterranean range and wine-bar ease, not for experimental dining

    The kitchen’s lane is modern Mediterranean. That makes Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar a sensible choice for diners who want familiar Mediterranean flavors in a smart-casual setting rather than a narrow, experimental format.

    Named dishes include paella, a tapas platter, grilled octopus, churros with chocolate, homemade hummus with butter and pine nuts, and baba ghanoush. A practical first order can start with shared dishes such as dips or tapas, then move toward larger Mediterranean plates if the table wants a fuller meal.

    The wine-bar identity is a key reason to pick this over a casual Mediterranean meal

    The wine side is part of the venue’s identity: this is not just a Mediterranean restaurant, but a restaurant and wine bar. That makes it a stronger fit for a meal where wine is part of the plan than for diners who only want a quick, purely food-focused stop.

    Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition in 2026 gives the restaurant a clear trust signal for guests who care about wine with dinner. The practical implication is simple: Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar makes the most sense when the table wants Mediterranean dishes and a wine-bar context in the same Sofia venue.

    If wine is central to the meal, ask the team for current recommendations by style and budget.

    Who should book, and who should look elsewhere

    Book this for a smart-casual Mediterranean meal in Sofia, especially if the wine-bar element matters. It suits diners who want recognizable dishes such as paella, tapas, grilled octopus, hummus, baba ghanoush, or churros with chocolate in a modern Mediterranean setting.

    Dress: smart casual. Budget: plan around $35 per person before any extras. Timing: the hours are 12–11 PM every day. Best fit: choose it for modern Mediterranean dining with a wine-bar identity rather than for a tasting menu, chef-counter format, or other unconfirmed specialty format.

    Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards2 sources
    Explore SofiaNearby
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12–11 PM · Tuesday: 12–11 PM
    Location
    Vitosha Blvd. 89B
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    grandhotelmillenniumsofia.bg/restaurants-and-bars/mediterra-restaurant-wine-bar-sofia
    Phone
    (359) 88-795-5525

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm modern hotel-restaurant setting with open kitchen, soft lighting and artistic decor, designed for relaxed lunches and dinners, plus a sun terrace overlooking a park that feels like an urban oasis.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ModernElegantSophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Open KitchenTerracePrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable SeafoodFarm to Table

    View

    GardenStreet Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates, Tasting menu
    Wine Program
    Deep wine list
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Cocktails
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Pescatarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2020

    Signature Dishes

    • Paella
    • Tapas platter
    • Grilled octopus
    • Churros with chocolate
    • Homemade hummus with butter and pine nuts
    • Baba ghanoush
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Vitosha Blvd. 89B

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12–11 PM
    Tuesday
    12–11 PM
    Wednesday
    12–11 PM
    Thursday
    12–11 PM
    Friday
    12–11 PM
    Saturday
    12–11 PM
    Sunday
    12–11 PM

    Location

    Recognition and awards

    Bacchus
    Bacchus Restaurant of the Year
    2025

    Explore Sofia

    Around this place
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar good for a special occasion?

    Yes, if the occasion calls for a smart-casual modern Mediterranean meal in Sofia with a wine-bar setting. The price is about $35 per person, and the restaurant has Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition for 2026.

    What should I wear to Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar?

    The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing appropriate for a modern Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Sofia.

    What should a first-timer know about Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar?

    Start with the basics: it is a modern Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Sofia, with a price of about $35 per person and daily hours from 12–11 PM. Signature dishes include paella, a tapas platter, grilled octopus, churros with chocolate, homemade hummus with butter and pine nuts, and baba ghanoush.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar?

    The hours are 12–11 PM daily, but the available facts do not specify separate lunch or dinner menus.

    What are alternatives to Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar in Sofia?

    For a simpler meal, consider other dining in Sofia; for a venue that combines modern Mediterranean cooking with a wine-bar identity, Mediterra Restaurant and Wine Bar is the relevant choice among the options here.